US3139079A
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Centrifugal distributor with integral governor control valve
Assignee: Holley Performance Products Inc
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Filing: 1961-04-10
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1981-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene C Bettoni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:24
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02P; F02P5/00; F02P5/04; F02P5/05; F02P5/06; F02P5/07; F02P5/075; F02D; F02D9/00; F02D2700/00; F02D2700/02; F02D2700/0217; F02D2700/0225; F02D2700/0228; F02D2700/023; F02D2700/0238; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/0971; Y10T137/108; Y10T137/1135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A CONTROL FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OR THE LIKE COMPRISING CENTRIFUGAL SPARK ADVANCE MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ENGINE FOR CONTROLLING THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE OF ENGINE SPARK, VACUUM RESPONSIVE GOVERNING MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ENGINE FOR PREVENTING THE SPEED OF THE ENGINE FROM EXCEEDING A PREDETERMINED SPEED, A SHAFT ROTATABLE AT A SPEED PROPORTIONAL TO ENGINE SPEED AND A COMMON CENTRIFUGAL VALVE ASSEMBLY ACTUATING MEANS INCLUDING A HOUSING SECURED TO SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH HAVING OPPOSED CYLINDER RECESSES THEREIN EXTENDING RADIALLY OF THE SHAFT AND CENTRIFUGALLY BALANCED PISTONS IN SAID OPPOSED CYLINDER RECESSES RESPONSIVE TO A PLURALITY OF ENGINE PARAMETERS FOR REGULATING SAID SPARK ADVANCE AND GOVERNING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A CONTROL FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OR THE LIKE COMPRISING CENTRIFUGAL SPARK ADVANCE MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ENGINE FOR CONTROLLING THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE OF ENGINE SPARK, VACUUM RESPONSIVE GOVERNING MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ENGINE FOR PREVENTING THE SPEED OF THE ENGINE FROM EXCEEDING A PREDETERMINED SPEED, A SHAFT ROTATABLE AT A SPEED PROPORTIONAL TO ENGINE SPEED AND A COMMON CENTRIFUGAL VALVE ASSEMBLY ACTUATING MEANS INCLUDING A HOUSING SECURED TO SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH HAVING OPPOSED CYLINDER RECESSES THEREIN EXTENDING RADIALLY OF THE SHAFT AND CENTRIFUGALLY BALANCED PISTONS IN SAID OPPOSED CYLINDER RECESSES RESPONSIVE TO A PLURALITY OF ENGINE PARAMETERS FOR REGULATING SAID SPARK ADVANCE AND GOVERNING MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |